Over a week ago, doctors discovered a Tumor in my brain. I currently have not found insurance that will help cover the brain surgery.
This  will hopefully change but in the meantime I am looking to raise some funds for this whole unexpected chapter of my life.
I have found some incredible Neurosurgeons, one in particular who is aiming to have this surgery done by the 19th of March.

The surgery is called an "Awake Craniotomy" I will be awake during the procedure, where they will open up my skull & get inside my brain to dig the tumor out. The Surgery is about 4-5 hours long & the surgeon is hoping to get about 80% of the tumor out.
After surgery, they are going to run tests on the tumor, to see if it's low grade or 3rd degree Glioma. Depending on the results I may need radiation or chemo to kill the remainder of the tumor. 

I have no clue what this surgery or any follow ups will cost. I have no clue how far this will set me back.
for now I am aiming to raise $50,000. This may change overtime, once I receive more information.

I will keep updating this page with more information as we go. Thank you so much to everyone who cares & anyone who is supporting. You are truly saving my life.

-Stephen





Update:
My story says “on behalf of Daniel Maldonado” Daniel is my step dad. He is the one handling the funds since I’m currently bed ridden.